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World Dairy
Summit
returns to US
The International Dairy Federation's
(IDF) World Dairy Summit is returning to
the United States for the first time in 30
years and will take place from October
16-19 at McCormick Place conference
center in Chicago.
The Summit is the world's
largest
annual global dairy conference. Under
the theme " BE Dairy...Boundless
Potential and Endless Possibilities, " the
Summit's immersive program will bring
together dairy leaders and renowned
experts
to
address
dairy's most
significant opportunities in a dynamic
global marketplace.
Hosted by IDF and the United States
exporting 18% of its dairy production, and
there is only room for growth with 95% of the
world's population living overseas and global
trade growing at roughly twice the speed
and volume as domestic consumption, Loux
said. Additionally, focusing on exports helps
processors diversify their businesses and remain
strong when faced with headwinds.
" We have to make sure we are making the
right products for the right customers, " Loux
said. " That includes making sure you work
with local partners on the exact specifications
they want, and also that you find ways if you
are going for a branded product to make sure
it's localized to the individual taste of the given
market. "
Overall, the US is also changing its image
when it comes to exports, Hagert said. While
the country was previously considered to be
the third largest dairy exporter behind New
Zealand/Oceania and Europe, that perception
has shifted, and the global industry is now
looking to the US as a key producer and
manufacturer known for delivering strong
quality and innovation.
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National Committee of the IDF (US-IDF),
the IDF World Dairy Summit is expected
to attract more than 1,000 participants
and expert speakers from around the
world to discuss issues of common
cause in safely and sustainably feeding
the planet with nutritious and delicious
dairy products. The Summit's expo will
showcase dairy companies, suppliers,
dairy trade organizations and products
while nearly two dozen thematic
sessions are set to engaging content
from health and nutrition to sustainable
production,
consumer expectations,
policy and innovation.
The summit will be the first held in the
US since 1993 and will offer members of
the US dairy industry an opportunity to
showcase the nation's dairy farming and
manufacturing practices.
The location will also give participants
easy access to some of America's most
famed dairy regions. Attendees will have
the option to register for half-day, oneand
two-day farm and technical tours
showcasing the diversity of US dairy
farms, research centers, processing
facilities and retail in America's heartland
states of Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois
and Indiana.
For more information and to register,
visit www.idfwds2023.com.
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